Crocosmia
Common name
Crocosmia
Botanical name
Crocosmia crocosmiiflora
Variety
Emily McKenzie
Zone
USDA Zone 7 (0°F) to USDA Zone 11 (40°F).
Light
Sun
Height
24-36" (61-91 cm)
Habit
Upright
Feed
Use all-purpose
Water
Weekly during dry spells
Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
Summer
Maintenance
Prune back in fall
About
Striking flowers on graceful stems attract hummingbirds to the garden and are a breathtaking addition to summer bouquets. Beautiful in the mixed perennial garden with coreopsis, yarrow or coneflowers. The root is actually a corm and should be planted about 10" (25 cm) deep.
